Income
Most types of income count in your income test. We use this and your assets test to assess if you can get a payment, and to calculate your rate of payment.
If you have a reduced capacity to work
If you have a medical condition that affects your ability to work, you’ll need to tell us. You may have a reduced capacity to work but we’ll need to assess this.
Centrelink online account help - Upload documents
Instructions on how to upload and submit documents using your Centrelink online account.
Sole trader or partnership income
Business income is counted in the income test.
Income and assets tests for JobSeeker Payment
You must meet the income and assets tests to get JobSeeker Payment.
How much JobSeeker Payment you can get
We pay JobSeeker Payment every 2 weeks. The amount you get depends on your personal situation.
How much Rent Assistance you can get
The amount of Rent Assistance you can get depends on how much rent you pay.
Deeming
Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to work out your payment rate.
Advance payment
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.
Centrelink online account help - Report employment income
Follow this guide to report your employment income and Job Plan requirements using your Centrelink online account.